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August 10, 2026
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Damon Dimmick, Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN MANAGER TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH HCAT
Authorize the Town Manager to sign a grant agreement with HCAT for a period ending on June 30, 2027
B. Sparrell made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to sign a grant agreement with HCAT for a period ending on June 30, 2027. T. Hein second with the addition that the agreement is to cover funding in the amount of $41,996. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to sign a grant agreement with HCAT for a period ending on June 30, 2027. T. Hein second with the addition that the agreement is to cover funding in the amount of $41,996. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve Board Business as a consent agenda
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve Board Business as a consent agenda. T. Hein second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; D. Dimmick, Aye.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve Board Business as a consent agenda. T. Hein second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; D. Dimmick, Aye..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
OTHER BUSINESS
Enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, or to conduct collective bargaining sessions, or contract negotiations with...
B. Sparrell made a motion to enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, or to conduct collective bargaining sessions, or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, not to be returning to Open Session. T. Hein second. Roll Call Vote: B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to enter into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, or to conduct collective bargaining sessions, or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, not to be returning to Open Session. T. Hein second. Roll Call Vote: B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
From the Holliston Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Holliston Reporter — Tina Hein (candidate photo, May 2025); Holliston Hub (HCAT) “Just Thinking” candidate videos — Benjamin Sparrell (2026) and Damon Dimmick. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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